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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Hairpin

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Hairpin

Cultures: Mangbetu; or Zande
Medium: Ivory
Place Made: Ubangi or Uele region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (21.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 22.747
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Group, 22.747_22.705_31.2036.1_or_31.2036.2_22.749_22.707_22.692_22.691_22.912_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Plain ivory hairpin with one straight-cut flared end and one pointed end. Condition is good.

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